Elaia Partners
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About
Elaia is one of the most scientific and "Deeptech" focused Venture Capital firms in Europe. Founded in 2002, it is a historical player that has shifted heavily towards bridging the gap between academic research and business. Elaia differentiates itself by embedding itself directly into the research ecosystem: they have exclusive partnerships with PSL University (Paris Sciences & Lettres) and Inria (National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology) to spot innovations before they even leave the lab. While they have a strong digital/SaaS practice, their "superpower" is turning complex science (Quantum, Biotech, AI infrastructure) into global companies.
Key facts
- Type
- Venture Capital
- Stages
- Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B
- Sectors
- Deeptech, Biotech, Climate/Cleantech/Greentech, Data & Infrastructure, Cyber & Security, AI & Automation, Digital health, Fintech & Insurtech, Future of work/HR, Software/SaaS, Business management software, Life sciences, Healthcare, Quantum
- Headquarters
- France
- Offices
- Paris,Barcelona,Tel Aviv
- Geographic focus
- Europe, France
- Lead / Follow
- Lead / co-lead
- Founded
- 2002
Track record
- Portfolio companies: 140
- Total investments: 207
- Exits: 46
- Unicorns: 3
Notable investments in France
Criteo, Mirakl, Ornikar, Shift Technology, Alice & Bob, Aquemia, Ibanfirst, Sonio, ...